Boston Cream Pie Recipe
Description: Dive into the delightful world of Boston Cream Pie, a classic dessert that defies its name as it’s more of a two-layer cake with a luscious custard filling and a decadent chocolate glaze. While it may require a bit of time and effort, the end result is absolutely worth it, making it a perfect indulgence for any occasion.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 626.1
- Fat Content: 21g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 100.4mg
- Sodium Content: 547.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 102.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 68.3g
- Protein Content: 9.3g
Ingredients:
| For the Cake Layers | |
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| 2 eggs | 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar |
| 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour | 2 tsp baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp salt | 1 cup milk |
| 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract |
| For the Custard Filling | |
|---|---|
| 1/3 cup granulated sugar | 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour |
| Pinch of salt | 1 cup milk |
| 1 egg | 1 tbsp butter |
| 1 tsp pure vanilla extract |
| For the Chocolate Glaze | |
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| 1/4 cup butter | 1 1/4 oz unsweetened chocolate |
| 1 cup confectioners’ sugar | 1 tsp pure vanilla extract |
| 3 tbsp boiling water | 2 tsp boiling water (additional) |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Prepare the Cake Layers: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add oil, 1/2 cup milk, and vanilla, beating well. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. Add remaining milk and egg yolks, beating well. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
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Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the Custard Filling: In a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then slowly add a little of the hot mixture, stirring constantly. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and stir until it boils. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla, and mix well. Cover with waxed paper and let cool without stirring.
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Make the Chocolate Glaze: In another small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, and stir until crumbly. Add 3 tablespoons of boiling water and blend well. Gradually add more boiling water, about 2 teaspoons at a time, until the glaze reaches a pouring consistency. Keep warm over low heat.
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Assemble the Pie: Spread the custard filling evenly between the cooled cake layers. Pour the warm chocolate glaze over the top, spreading it evenly and allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
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Serve: Let the Boston Cream Pie cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy the heavenly combination of moist cake, creamy custard, and rich chocolate glaze!
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Boston Cream Pie, a dessert that’s sure to impress with its heavenly flavors and irresistible appeal. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a sweet craving, this recipe is guaranteed to delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
